average fps on my actual is 40-60 without npc down to 19, but with 8+ npcs in front, so that works fine. also using statics instead of walls, but i cant model, thats my big problem for cleaning my levels up. i will learn, but that needs some time
i dont use inv.walls because of the size of the level (full map, also in heights), this will raise the polies too much. instead using this method to get open outdoors that large done:
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=186092&b=21
if i miss something talking about npc/(water)shaders,portals and invisible elements, please tell me. no one else can, also in the actual threads about this.
tomorrow i will send you a basic version of my actuall level with scripts&files (original dry) with water included if you are interested in testing.
there is much altered stock media in it,so dont wonder if it doesnt look as mentioned on your system^^
it also works with the trick above, so i have to send it with the revised fpes.
thx for this, spudnick. and would be great if you will flood the world with your ocean for us.